VADIM
(pronounced vuh-DEEM): A rare Russian name which some
etymologists believe must have its root in Slavic vadit
or vedet,
meaning "to know," because pagan magicians were called veduny,
"the knowing ones."

VALERIY
(Валерий): Russian form of
Roman
Latin Valerius, meaning "to be
healthy, to be strong."

VALÉRY:
French name composed of the
Germanic elements walah "foreign" and ric
"power," hence "foreign power."

VALERY: Variant
spelling of
Russian Valeriy, meaning "to
be healthy, to be strong."

VÁLI:
Old Norse name, probably derived from valr
("battle slain"), hence "of the battle
slain." In
mythology, this is the name of a son of Óðinn born for the
purpose of avenging Baldr's death. He is to be one of
the seven to survive Ragnarok.

VALI:
Pet form of Romanian Valeriu, meaning "to
be healthy, to be strong."

VELES
(Велесъ):
Variant form of Slavic Volos, meaning "ox."
In mythology, this is the name of a god of the earth, underworld,
dragons, cattle, magic and trickery. He is an enemy of Perun
and is described as being horned and serpentine.